'Skeleton' is the U.S. debut for the four-piece indie-rock group from Denmark, who have drawn comparisons to Built To Spill and Modest Mouse.

This is the debut for the new band led by Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis (here on drums), joined by members of psych-rockers Feathers.

The third solo recording for the drummer for Wilco and Loose Fur is an all-percussion affair, featuring eight original compositions.

This is the third album for the Toronto band led by John Crossingham, also of Broken Social Scene.

Compared to a no-wave B-52's, the garage-rock trio Rogers Sisters return with a second LP, produced by Tim Barnes.

Graham Sutton produced this sophomore set for the English band fronted by Greg Gilbert.

'Dens' is the debut LP for England's Mystery Jets, who are led by vocalist Blaine Harrison and whose guitarist is Blaine's 55-year-old father, Henry.

This is the debut album for the neo-grunge outfit based in Manchester, England.

The second solo disc from the Old 97s frontman includes contributions from Rachael Yamagata and Jon Brion.

A member of Subtle, Themselves and 13 & God, Jel (aka Jeffery James Logan) makes his true solo LP deubt with this 12-track effort. Ms John Soda's Stefanie Bohm, Fog's Andrew Broder, and cLOUDDEAD's Odd Nosdam are among the guests.

The big-selling indie emo band from Dayton, Ohio returns with a second album.

The 22-year-old writer of songs for the likes of Mary J. Blige steps into the spotlight with his debut as an R&B artist.

The country star covers 15 classic gospel hyms with this acoustic collection.

'Breaking Up' is the English trio's debut album.

Not only the most-hyped band of early 2006, Sheffield, England's Arctic Monkeys (led by 19-year-old Alex Turner) managed to accomplish what the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Libertines couldn't do before them: set the UK record for fastest-selling debut album of all time.

This is the artist/producer's first solo album in six years. Finley Quaye and the Sugababes guest.

The Scottish duo of Aidan Moffett and Malcolm Middleton return with a sixth studio album.

This is the first album in eight years for the duo of Jon Moore and Matt Black. Roots Manuva, Mike Ladd, Jon Spencer and Andrew Broder (Fog) are among the eclectic guests.

This is the first album of any kind in eight years (and the first true solo singer-songwriter album period) for the former leader of the Kinks.

Dan Bejar's seventh Destroyer record is as lyrically dense as ever, but marks a shift to a full-band, guitar-oriented sound after 2004's more eclectic 'Your Blues.'

This is the fourth LP for the underground rap trio of Evidence, Rakaa and DJ Babu.

Kurt Heasley's eighth Lilys album finds him working with hip-hop producer Michael Musmanno.

The newly reconfigured Philadelphia band, known mainly for their carnivalesque, acquired-taste sound and well-received live shows, return with a second LP.

This is the second album (and Saddle Creek debut) for the San Francisco duo of Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel.

Following on the heels of one of 2005's best-reviewed world music discs is this second installment in the Congotronics series of electronica-esque African music, this time featuring the work of Konono No. 1 plus six additional (but similar) artists from Kinshasa.

Bernhard Fleischmann's latest work utilizes amplified guitar and other "conventional" instruments in an electronic context.

This is the second disc for the Chicago four-piece fronted by Josh Chicoine.

This 22-song live recording (taped at a New York City show in June, 2005) finds Mark Oliver Everett backed by a variety of instrumentalists and, yes, a string quartet.

This stripped-down, all-acoustic set marks the solo debut for the Clem Snide frontman.

This is the self-produced third album for the Manchester, England band.

This is the fourth quirky release for the exclamation-point-loving, Devo-esque, Tokyo-based band.

This is the full-length debut for French techno artist and DJ Pascal Arbez-Nicolas, best known for his 2001 single "La Rock 01" (which is included here).

This is the second album for the duo of Emma Anderson (Lush) and Lisa O'Neill. Mark Van Hoen returns as producer.

Ian Broudie (Lightning Seeds) produced this debut LP for the co-ed English trio of teenagers.

The legendary Brazilian artist makes a Santana-style comeback for his first album in eight years, teaming with the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and a variety of pop, hip-hop and R&B stars, including Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Black Though, John Legend and more.

Australian identical twin sisters Jess and Lisa Origliasso make their teen-pop debut as The Veronicas with this 12-track set, produced by Max Martin (Britney Spears), Clif Magness (Avril Lavigne), and others.

Jadakiss guests on the R&B vocalists third disc.

This is the expansive second album for the New York state emo outfit.

This is the second album for Norwegian singer-songwriter Even Johansen, who records under the name Magnet.

Recorded in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina, this diverse set finds the singer-songwriter dabbling in everything from gospel to country, and folk to blues-rock.

The Clash's Mick Jones produced this debut LP for the new band from The Libertines' Pete Doherty.

This 19-song compiliation from the esteemed Soul Jazz label includes tracks by Os Mutantes, Tom Ze and Caetano Veloso.

Tony Hoffer produced this seventh studio LP for the veteran Scottish indie-pop band.

The Detroit band returns with a second album.

Jim O'Rourke produced the singer-songwriter's fourth LP.

The 20-something Scottish singer-songwriter makes her debut with this Steve Osborne-produced disc.

Scott McCaughey's seventh Minus 5 album includes contributions from members of Wilco, R.E.M., The Decemberists, Ministry, The Posies and more.

This debut LP for Scotland cut-and-paste artist Myles MacInnes was released in the UK in 2004 and finally hit American shores in early 2006.

Scott Herren's quick follow-up to 'Surrounded By Silence' includes two collaborations (with Four Tet and TV On The Radio's Tunde Adebimpe) originally intended for that disc.

This is the fourth album for the improvisational, instrumental, genre-defying four-piece, which shares a guitarist (Bryce Dessner) with The National.

'City' finds veteran underground rapper Aceyalone backed by beats from RJD2.

Howie Beck produced this latest studio outing for the Toronto singer-songwriter, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene. Many members of that band guest on this record, including Emily Haines and Kevin Drew.

Acclaimed hip-hop producer James Yancey released this instrumental disc shortly before his death at the age of 32.

The San Francisco-based psych-rock solo artist returns with a third full-length.

This is the first album in four years for the Dayton, Ohio indie rock band fronted by Dave Doughman.

This is the second in a series of compilations showcasing the UK grime scene. Included here are artists such as Kano and Plan B.

'Demo' is the self-produced debut for British rapper Derek DeSafo.

This debut artist album from the veteran Montreal-based DJ includes a cover of Talking Heads' "Burning Down The House."

The San Francisco band's fourth studio album was produced by Brendan O'Brien and includes a cover of Sugar's "If I Can't Change Your Mind."

This is the second album for the Pennsylvania stoner-rock outfit.

The San Francisco post-punk band's second album follows five years after their debut.

The hip-hop trio's first album in five years is also their final outing as a group.

'What Are You On?' is the latest home-recorded offering from New York multi-instrumentalist F.M. Cornog.

This is the debut album for the Florida-based electronic-pop duo of Ben Cooper and Alex Kane.

The Chicago-based outfit led by Neil Rosario and Mark Henning return with a Prince-esque sophomore set.

The first album in four years for Warn Defever & co. is also the band's debut for new label Reincarnate (after multiple releases on 4AD).

Before he was in The Decemberists, singer-songwriter Colin Meloy fronted a Montana alt-country/alt-rock outfit known as Tarkio. This set collects that band's entire output of 27 tracks.

Asian instrumentation is highlighted on the Chicago minimalist, avant-garde outfit's sixth release.

This is the second album for the London-based electronica duo.

Despite the misleading title, 'The Greatest' is not a best-of collection, but rather is Chan Marshall's first album of original songs in three years. It was recorded in Memphis and finds the singer backed by some of that city's legendary session musicians.

The third album for the British band (now down to three members) was co-produced by Steve Osborne and Jim Abbiss along with Clearlake frontman Jason Pegg.

Rilo Kiley's Blake Sennett returns with a sophomore set for his side project, The Elected. Contributors include members of Eisley and Bright Eyes, as well as Rilo Kiley bandmate Jenny Lewis.

This is the solo debut for former child star, Rilo Kiley frontwoman and occasional Postal Service vocalist Jenny Lewis. Contributors include Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard and singer-songwriter M. Ward.

The first collaboration between singer-songwriter Will Oldham and Chicago instrumental post-rockers Tortoise features 10 covers, including takes on songs by Elton John and Bruce Springsteen.

The first post-GBV solo outing for the prolific Pollard was produced by Todd Tobias.

This is the fourth solo album for the former Waxwing member.

Sarah Cracknell & co.'s latest is a concept album about the residents of a London high rise.

This debut (and, it turns out, final album) from the noisy London trio was produced by James Ford (Simian).

The singer-songwriter reflects on the recent deaths of her father, mother and stepmother with this 12-song set.

This is the third LP for the Washington state punk trio.

Glen Ballard produced the nu-metal band's fifth album.

The emo-pop-punk-with-violin outfit expands their sound for their second major-label release. The Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines guests.

Gil Norton (Pixies) produced this debut album for the New York-based punk/new wave outfit.

This is the major-label debut for the Brooklyn-based indie-rock trio fronted by Keith Murray.

Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler (also known for her work with Zero 7) received a boost when a track from her second solo album was featured during the conclusion of HBO's "Six Feet Under," prompting a very belated U.S. release of the album in 2006.